Patrick Duddy
Visiting senior lecturer at Duke University and former U.S. Ambassador to Venezuela under Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama, with expertise on Venezuelan politics and U.S.-Venezuela relations.
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Jan 5, 2026 • 9min
US oil stocks jump
Markets give their verdict on America's dramatic military intervention in Venezuela. Shares of US oil giants like Chevron and Exxon Mobil are soaring... after President Trump suggested they can play a lead role in restoring Venezuela’s oil industry But there's been criticism from China and Iran - traditional allies of Venezuela - and from Spain, which is home to an estimated 600,000 Venezuelans many who have fled the economic troubles in their home country.We speak to a former US ambassador to Venezuela, Patrick DuddyAnd – you may have heard of South Korea’s K-Pop phenomenon…we look at how K-Beauty is now taking centre stage.Presenter - Leanna Byrne
Senior Producer - Craig Henderson
Jan 6, 2026 • 8min
Former US Ambassador to Venezuela Patrick Duddy Talks Venezuela
Patrick Duddy, a Visiting Senior Lecturer at Duke University and former U.S. Ambassador to Venezuela, dives into the complexities of Venezuelan politics. He discusses a recent U.S. raid aimed at ousting Nicolás Maduro, asserting it wasn't just a bluff. Duddy outlines the U.S.'s motivations, revealing a mix of regime change, drug trafficking, and oil interests. He emphasizes the importance of rebuilding Venezuela's oil sector and warns against harsh purges during transitions, advocating for social stability instead. A captivating discussion on a critical geopolitical issue!
